Griesel & Compagnie, Pinot Blanc Prestige Brut Nature, 2021 (Pre-sale, wine arrives by the end of 2026) shoot photo The whole DOC has rediscovered

The whole DOC has rediscovered itself and its very high potential

From one of Friuli's original trailblazers—"one of the world's greatest estates

wood smoke

Pull the cork at dinner and watch it behave like a wine

but already drinking beautifully

Griesel & Compagnie, Pinot Blanc Prestige Brut Nature, 2021 (Pre-sale, wine arrives by the end of 2026) shoot photo The whole DOC has rediscoveredPinot Blanc is actually one of the 7 legal varieties found in Champagne, but is often relegated to super obscure bottlings from winemakers who love and appreciate its character and are less concerned with its market appeal. As an old mutation of Pinot Noir, it can best be described as Pinot Noir power meets a densely concentrated Chardonnay, with it's own distinct white and cayenne pepper finish. As good as it can be in Champagne, it actually hits it